My Life Story Book This life story book has been created to provide you, the health care-giver, with information about… ____ >____.

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Presentation on theme: "My Life Story Book This life story book has been created to provide you, the health care-giver, with information about… ____ >____."— Presentation transcript:

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My Life Story Book This life story book has been created to provide you, the health care-giver, with information about… ____ >____

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Purpose of the Life Story Book While I may sometimes have difficulty remembering things or communicating clearly, I am a unique person with my own memories, experiences, and preferences. I have helped to create this book because it is my hope that this information will help you to provide compassionate and personalized care for me. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for providing care.

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Purpose of the Life Story Book Information in this book is: condensed and simplified; provides a quick “snap-shot” of this person’s story and special care needs; Contains the most important personal information for care:  My Life Reflections  My Family and Home Life  Helping Me in Everyday Life  I Look Forward to…/ Hopes and Dreams

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This book can help you to… Examples : …tailor direct care to better meet my personal preferences …guide and add meaning to conversations with me …support my sense of self-worth & self-esteem; engage me in activities that are meaningful and continue my life experiences

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My Life Reflection  I am…/ I was…/ I did… (List Major Life Achievements and Accomplishments) “This is a long ago photo of me’ “Back then I…”

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My Life Reflection  I always… (Identify Life-long Habits that would help provide care) “This is a long ago photo of me’ “Back then I…”